Betnovate Lotion

SPECIFICATION

60Ml

Generics

Betamethasone

About

Topical corticosteroids act as anti-inflammatory agents via multiple mechanisms to inhibit late phase allergic reactions including decreasing the density of mast cells, decreasing chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils, decreasing cytokine production by lymphocytes, monocytes, mast cells and eosinophils, and inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid.

Indication

It is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

Side Effects

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people • local skin burning or pain • itchy skin Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people : Use for a long period of time, or use under an airtight dressing, may cause the following symptoms: • increased weight • rounding of the face/moon face • obesity • thinning of your skin, this may cause stretch marks and it may also damage more easily • skin wrinkling

Drug Interactions

Ritonavir and itraconazole

When not to Use

Do not use : • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to betamethasone valerate or any of the other ingredients • On a child under 1 year

Precaution

Take care when applying to the eyelids to make sure it does not get into your eye as there may be a risk of developing glaucoma.